This two-year program of study is held at Riley High School and provides dual high school and college credits. Students in the program learn about photography, video editing, camera functions, media analysis, and filmmaking. They work in groups and write, shoot, and edit their own projects, including public service announcements, commercials, short films, and music videos. Students also operate their own on-site radio station, WETL 91.7, where they serve as hosts for their own programs and produce website content.
Students Learn
Video production
Video editing
Filmmaking
Media analysis
Radio station operations
Camera functions
Potential Careers
Upon graduation:
-
Audio editor
- Independent filmmaker
- Music director
- Radio host
- Videographer
- Video editor
- Video jockey
Associate degree:
- Key grip
- Lighting technician “gaffer”
- Production assistant
- Script supervisor
Bachelor’s degree:
- Communications professional
- News reporter
- Producer
- Public and/or media relations professional